(Verse 1) Alarm clock rings before the sun, Another day and I’m already done. Got laundry piled up to the ceiling fan, But somebody else’s crisis got my plans. Run this errand, make that call, Hold their world together when it starts to fall. By the time I finally pull in the drive, I ain’t got much left of me alive. (Pre-Chorus) The dishes in the sink are staring me down, Dust on the furniture all over this town. Everybody needs me, that’s plain to see, But who’s gonna take care of me? (Chorus) I’m too tired to care tonight, Too worn out to put up a fight. Can’t catch up, can’t slow down, Just spinning my wheels into the ground. I don’t wanna cook another meal, Don’t care how selfish that might feel. If I had the money, I’d order takeout for a year, But instead I’m standing in this kitchen again right here. Everybody’s fed, everybody’s fine, But nobody seems to notice I’m running on fumes and time. Lord, I’d give anything just to disappear, And not worry about a damn thing for a day or two this year. (Verse 2) House needs cleaning, grass needs cut, Bills need paying and I’m fresh outta luck. Work all day, come home dead on my feet, Still expected to make supper before I sleep. Funny how it don’t seem to matter at all, If I’m working overtime or climbing the wall. Somehow dinner’s still my responsibility, Like exhaustion ain’t a reality. (Pre-Chorus) I’m carrying burdens that ain’t all mine, Crossing everybody else’s finish line. And somewhere along the way, it’s true, I forgot what I need to do for me. (Chorus) I’m too tired to care tonight, Too worn out to put up a fight. Can’t catch up, can’t slow down, Just spinning my wheels into the ground. I don’t wanna cook another meal, Don’t care how selfish that might feel. If I had the money, I’d order takeout every day, And let somebody else figure supper out for a change. Everybody’s fed, everybody’s fine, But nobody seems to notice I’m running on fumes and time. Lord, I’d give anything just to disappear, And not worry about a damn thing for a day or two this year. (Bridge) I don’t need diamonds, don’t need a beach, Just one weekend that’s actually mine to keep. No favors, no emergencies, no one calling my phone, Just a little peace and quiet and being left alone. (Final Chorus) I’m too tired to care tonight, Too exhausted to keep being everybody’s light. Maybe tomorrow I’ll find my way, But I ain’t saving the whole world today. The laundry can wait, the dust can stay, And if cereal’s dinner, well that’s okay. ‘Cause this woman ain’t a machine no matter what they say, And I’m finally learning I can’t pour from an empty place. (Outro) So if you need me, leave a message at the tone… For once, I’m putting myself before everyone. And Lord knows it’s been too long.
